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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

World Wrestling Entertainment results from the World Arena in Colorado Springs, CO, on May 27: Big Show over Tommy Dreamer; Kofi Kingston over Mike Knox; Chavo Guerrero, Jr., over CM Punk; and Kane over John Morrison and the Miz by disqualification. For SmackDown spoiler results from the same event to be broadcast on May 30, click here. (Rich Tate)

Power Pro Wrestling will be at the Recreation Center in Bremen, GA, on May 31. Bell time is 7:30 PM, and doors open at 6:30. Children 5 and under are admitted free, while children 6-12 get in for $3. Front row tickets are $10. All other seating is $8. Advance tickets will be discounted by $2, and can be purchased up to 6:00 PM on May 30 by calling (770) 883-1064, (770) 823-5044, or (404) 805-6666. Advertised: Frankie Valentine, J-Rod, Bulldog Raines, Chris Lightning, Cameron Valentine, Billy Knight, Lamar Phillips, Chris Ganz, Josh Stone, and Brian Alexander. (Rich Tate)

Rob Roy McCoy returns for the Showtime All-Star Wrestling television taping on June 6. Also scheduled for the taping are the Naturals, Kid Kash, and Cassidy Riley. Jerry Lynn will be in for the June 20 taping. The TV show is back online again with episode 42 here along with other exclusive footage. It's also back up at the SuperStation. (Larry Goodman)

DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.

NOTES

In Your Head will feature Brian Danovich on its show tonight at 8:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

Cheap Heat Radio will feature Olly Bradford on its show on May 29 at 11 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

Our own Dan Masters traveled to Texas with Vordell Walker over the holiday weekend, where Walker appeared for various promotions. He had a match with Mike DiBiase for the Professional Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title, and thanks to Michael Durden, you can click here for the first of a three-part video series of the match. Masters appears as the ring announcer. (Rich Tate)

Matthew Beasley is looking for work as an announcer for promotions in west Georgia and surrounding areas. He can be contacted via email at matthew.beasley@yahoo.com. (Rich Tate)

MAY 28, 1940 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Bill Hartman and Thad Holt – Promoters / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wright and Jim Henry wrestled to a draw > Don McIntyre and Dorv Roche wrestled to a draw > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Steele* defeated Cowboy Luttrall / Notes: Ray Steele had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bronko Nagurski in St. Louis, MO, on March 7, 1940. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association. Tiny Ruff was credited as being a referee on this card.

MAY 28, 1962 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Barbetta versus Bulldog Lawley > Pedro Godoy versus Andre Drapp > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* versus Fran Gravette > Lenny Montana versus Chief Little Eagle / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The Fabulous Moolah had been billed as Women’s World Champion since she defeated Judy Grable on September 18, 1956, in Baltimore, MD. However, she was not considered the undisputed champion until June Byers retired with her title, won in Atlanta on August 20, 1954, in a win over Mildred Burke, until Byers retired in 1964.